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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsCIGA Design ICE AGE

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Christopher Ward The Twelve

Christopher Ward The Twelve is widely praised for its excellent value, comfortable and thin titanium case, and COSC-certified movements. Owners and reviewers highlight the lightweight feel and attractive finishing. However, some find the dial design lacks originality, and one owner noted sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, leading to a return. The skeletonized dial on The Twelve X, while a selling point, can impact legibility, and the case chamfers may be prone to dings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its comfortable titanium construction and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Christopher Ward The Twelve features a distinctive angular case design and a textured dial. Reviewers noted the value proposition at its price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

CIGA Design ICE AGE

The innovative time-telling mechanism with a spinning Earth dial and the artistic 24K gold gilded dial are key strengths. The high price point is a noted concern.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
ICE AGE
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
ICE AGE
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
ICE AGE
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
ICE AGE$1,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$1,499
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